Recovery Navigator

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in east Birmingham? This particular service supports individuals to actively progress along their mental health recovery journey through support planning, proactive keyworking, the delivery of structured courses, therapeutic activities and signposting to appropriate services.

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. We are looking for person centred individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will work with a caseload of service users to develop individual recovery plans and coordinate a package of support which will enhance their quality of life and provide opportunities for greater social inclusion within the wider community.

You will engage with service users to build trusting, therapeutic relationships and use a psychologically minded approach whilst maintaining professional boundaries and working within Creative Support’s Recovery Model to encourage positive mental health and coping skills.

Our timetable of structured courses and therapeutic activities is updated every three months and new or alternative sessions will always be considered. We have a particular interest in applicants who have experience delivering Mental Health Management, Psycho-education and Positive Lifestyle themed sessions.

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy.

This is a role which can be enjoyed by people who are committed to making a positive difference, including experienced care workers, graduates and people looking for a stimulating career path into social care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.